State of Nebraska
Mental Health Specialist - Lincoln Regional Center
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Job Description
- Req#: JR2024-00010796
- Working directly with the adult patient population
- Ensuring the safety of the individuals served
- Providing a safe and therapeutic living environment
- Encouraging participation in treatment
- Modeling appropriate interactions
- Documentation of efforts and/or areas of concern
- May be required to transport patients using a state car
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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Lincoln, NE
Location:
$26.520
Hiring Rate:
JR2024-00010796 Mental Health Specialist - Lincoln Regional Center (Evergreen) (Open)
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Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.
We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates who want to make a difference for the role of Mental Health Specialist. In this position you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division by providing excellent care and services to residents at Lincoln Regional Center, a Joint-Commission accredited state psychiatric hospital for adult patients with mental illness.
You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans!
As a Mental Health Specialist you will play a vital role in the care of patients at Lincoln Regional Center to include:Work Schedule: Full-time positions available: 2nd (2:45pm - 11:15pm) & 3rd shift (11pm - 7am). Full-time schedules include every other weekend off.
On-Call positions available: Requires working 32 hours (minimum) per month, 16 hours have to be weekend hours (2:45pm Fridays - 7:00am Mondays), and you must work 1 major holiday per year.
3 sets of scrubs will be furnished by LRC to all Mental Health Specialists.
Pay Rate: Starting pay rate $26.520/hour plus additional shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 19 years of age to work with adult client populations.
Preferred Qualifications: One year or more combined experience or education in human services, customer service, or military service.
Other: Must have a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of: techniques of caring for physically and/or mentally ill patients; human behavior and performance; principles and methods for instructing individuals and groups.
Skill in: listening and understanding; communicating effectively as appropriate for the intended audience; teaching others how to do something.
Ability to: give leadership to lesser-experienced workers; interpret and follow all facility/ward instructions; prepare reports; carry out nursing procedures as prescribed; make decisions and act quickly in situations involving patient care or safety; communicate with co-workers, management and patients; lift, push, pull or bend to assist clients in meeting their needs and maintaining safety within the facility/ward.
BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefitsEqual Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
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